Finist. The First Warrior

A 2025 Russian fantasy-adventure film directed by Dmitry Dyachenko. The story follows Finist the Bright Falcon, the strongest and most agile hero of Belogorye. Seeking feats worthy of epic tales, Finist decides to battle a fearsome creature residing in an abandoned castle but is blinded during the duel. In response to the invasion of the Belogorye by foreign invaders, Finist, his assistant Melekha, and the young Baba Yaga journey to eastern lands, where they are ransomed by the inventor and alchemist Anarif. He aids Finist in regaining his sight and promises to create a rejuvenating elixir for Baba Yaga. Starring: Kirill Zaytsev (Finist), Yulia Peresild (young Baba Yaga), Elena Yakovleva (Baba Yaga), Fyodor Dobronravov (Anarif), Sergey Lavygin (Melekha), Kristina Stroiteleva (Princess Zlata), Fyodor Gamaleya (camel driver), Pavel Priluchny (talking camel Jamal).